Asset Management

noun a company whose primary business is holding a controlling interest in other companies

• The holding company oversees the operations of its subsidiary companies.
• The holding company is like the big boss of all the other companies.
• The holding company is the top dog in the business world.
• The holding company is the puppet master pulling the strings behind the scenes.

noun assets that can be easily converted into cash

adjective describing the type of assets

• The company's balance sheet shows a high amount of liquid assets.
• I always keep some cash on hand for emergencies, you know, liquid assets.
• I need to convert some of my investments into liquid assets to pay for this trip.
• His charisma and charm are like liquid assets, always ready to be used in social situations.

noun money owed to a business by customers or clients for goods or services provided

• The company's balance sheet includes a section for receivables, which represent the money owed to the business by customers.
• Make sure to follow up with clients who have outstanding receivables to ensure timely payment.
• I need to chase down these receivables before the end of the month.
• Managing receivables is like playing a game of financial chess - you have to strategize and anticipate your opponent's moves.

noun a reassessment or reevaluation of something, especially the value of a financial asset

• The company conducted a revaluation of its assets to reflect their current market value.
• They had to revaluate the prices of their products after seeing the competition's rates.
• I did a reval on my wardrobe and realized I have way too many clothes.
• After the accident, she went through a revaluation of her priorities in life.

noun a fund that invests in commodities, such as agricultural products or natural resources

• Investors are considering putting their money into a commodity fund to diversify their portfolio.
• I heard that commodity funds are a good way to invest in different types of goods.
• Commodity funds are like a mixtape of investments, bro.
• A commodity fund is like a treasure chest filled with different types of assets waiting to be discovered.

noun A legal relationship in which physical possession of personal property is transferred from one party (the bailor) to another party (the bailee) for a specific purpose, typically without transfer of ownership.

• The bailment agreement outlined the terms and conditions for the temporary transfer of possession of the goods.
• I left my laptop with my friend as a bailment while I went on vacation.
• I'm just holding onto this jacket for my friend, it's like a bailment or something.
• Their relationship felt like a bailment of emotions, with each person holding onto the other's feelings temporarily.

noun an amount of money owed to a company by a customer for goods or services provided on credit

• The company's accounts receivable department is responsible for tracking and collecting payments from customers.
• Hey, make sure you send out those invoices so our accounts receivable stays up to date.
• I heard the accounts receivable team is swamped with chasing down payments.
• Managing your accounts receivable is like keeping track of a constantly flowing river of money.